NEW TO FORUM! Why do you love the ti?

[toie36]

Hello, Fellow BMW enthusiast. I have had several BMW's (89 325is, 95 318is, and a 93 325is), but I finally got my hands on a 98 ti yesterday. I am extremely excited. I really don't plan on doing any major modifications because I am a student, and my previous 325is sucked up all my money. I just plan on enjoying the ti with a few mods.

Enough of that. What I really want to know is " why do you love your ti?"
I love all BMs in general, but what makes the ti so great? give me some feedback.

[DaedHead8]

The biggest reason I love my Ti is the california sun roof, I've never owned a car with anything like it, it's awesome. I also love how great it drives, again I've never owned a car that handles this well. On top of all that I just love the way Tis look. As far as I know they are the only e36 model with unique body panels besides the z3.

[toie36]

I Agree. I love the body panels and the sporty look.

[Maverix]

I love the ti for the fast 4 cylinder engine, gas saver, and it's a hatchback like no other.

[acevedo12]

i love that fact that it is a hatchback and that it corners effortlessly

[eshtebah]

It's just cool, cuddly and compact.

[toie36]

Cuddly like a panda bear...Looks cute but it is still a beast. LOL

[campaiar]

Cali Roof for me as well.

That and being faster than an //M3.

[BakeR318]

I like the gear ratios in my ti a lot, along with the looks and ride. I'm a good six hours from my car most of the year because of school, and every time I get to head home I'm sucked in again by how fun it is to run through first, second, and third gear. It's really a treat...despite the lack of power.

[briansol]

i like the Ti because it cost me less than a civic, is more 'professional' of a car for my age/line of work (i'm no longer a "boy racer"), gets decent mileage, is pretty fun to drive and relatively cheap to maintain.

That said, it's NOT fast. and it doesn't get GREAT milage.

[toie36]

I agree. I am enjoying every aspect of the ti.

[Mad-Machine]

I have been driving my saab all winter.. Fully loaded with a much more powerful turbocharged engine and leather interior.. I enjoy driving my Ti so much more.

Had her out this weekend for the first time in three months.. fell in love all over again

[oboeajusco]

well. let's see. I 've had mine now for 4 days, haven't even used a full tank of gas yet. I love mi TI because its fast, its a 323 (Mexico) and its shifts very smoothly, tons of power and it looks cool,it really hugs the road compared to my Jetta which used to throw us all voer the place on curve. It's unique since it has no stupid trunk ( a cooler full of beer still fits though HEEHEE) .I love the color I got, deep blue. But I think what I love most about Bimmers is the sound of the engine, it just purrs like a TIGER!!!!!!!

[Pennyfan]

I love my Ti because it was one of the really few RWD hatch back cars. I love hatch back cars with their long nose and short tail shape. Owned 4 diff hatch backs but they are all FWD. I was looking at Porsche 944 before I bought my Ti, 944 is a bit too old and unreliable and BMW M power are just awsome.

[toie36]

Funny I turned down a white 944s for that same reason.

[marko]

What I really want to know is " why do you love your ti?"
I love all BMs in general, but what makes the ti so great? give me some feedback.

its a hatchback, & I love hatchbacks... it has a 16V motor, & I love 16v motors... plus, its a RWD - which is sort of rare on 16V hatchbacks! :biggrin:

lastly, it has the Cali roof - so way cool... :smile:

[Mr. Crow]

Top 5 reasons.
#1. Very reliable
#2. RWD
#3. European sport feel and look
#4. Roars like a Lion
#5. BMW trusted performance

This car as well as mostly all bimmer are often imitated but never duplicated.
And the list goes on.....

I LOVE THIS CAR!

[tiFreak]

I just got it because I wanted a BMW and it was the cheapest I could find :biggrin: although I now love it because of the large community on this site, plus it's nice having a 4-cyl. hatchback that's different from all the Civics/Golfs/Focus/etc. everyone else has

[milehigh96caliti]

I love the ti because it's a cute and zippy little car and there a lot of great people who own them...and all of them are on this forum...:joy: